Separate Table for Kids at the wedding

It sounds like a great idea, but as a guest i feel like i wouldnt leave my child over at another table when i cant see them. i feel like the parents might be standing over the table or something or constantly going over there to check on their kids. so im not too sure. it sounds great but i dont think i would do it. you could also have coloring books at the tables that the kids are at if youre worried about them being entertained !

I like the idea of a kids table so the parents can enjoy their dinner. But it is a difficult situation depending on how the kids are and if they’ll sit during dinner without their parents.

I'm doing a kids table, but I am seating my cousin and her partner at that table as well as she has the youngest kids. She offered to "chaperone" and sit there so it made it an easy choice. I've also placed it at the back of the room and allocated them an area to be able to stretch and play without interrupting anything (and it's close to the bathroom). We have been considering hiring a babysitter for the evening to take care of the children.

For bigger weddings it would probably not be the best idea. Some kids might not want to be away from their parents. If those arnt an issue then mixing them together would be fine.

If you did a kids table I think you should have it near a table with the adults. We had a table that was mostly kids and they didn't understand what was taking so long for the dinner so some adults ended up switching seats so that the kids had someone to explain to them and to keep them quiet during the speeches. I guess it depends on the age of the kids but for sure something to keep in mind.

My friend had a cute smaller kids table- kids got along- adults helped get their meals- there was small coloring books made with crayons and few activities.

View quoted message I love the idea of having activities for the kids attending the wedding! I think we are definitely leaning more towards this idea, thank you Vinod!

I have seen kids table with activities and a nanny sitting with them for reception. It is a good idea and for them to enjoy their meals too. We have kids at all weddings where family is attending anytime.

View quoted message I like the idea of having their table in the middle. If we go through with it we might do that ! Thank you 💛

View quoted message That's a great idea ! Thank you 😊

We have a kids table but the youngest is 6 and oldest is 12. They are all friends with my kids and we havr the table located in tbe middle of room so all parents can keep and eye on them. Ive planned lots of fun things for their table.

I think anyone under the age of 10 should be supervised. A kids table might sound like a good idea, but they can do some damage. Maybe have them sit with their parents for dinner, and then they can do something afterwards?

Can you keep them with the parents during the meal and then afterwards have a little play area/table for them?

I personally don't like the idea of a kids table. Like some people have said, what if a kid is shy? Some kids require more supervision than others, and 5 is still super young to be unoccupied. I personally would just sit children with their parents.

Any younger they would for sure need supervision (especially for choking reasons). Otherwise maybe ask some the parents what they think because they know their child best and whether leaving them alone to eat would be a good idea or not

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That is true, i wouldnt want any accidents happening due to not having any proper supervision!!

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I didn't think of putting that on the invites! that could definitely be an option.

Yes, that was my concern too considering the majority of the kids are family and a few are from friends. i dont want one of them to feel uncomfortable.

So we are not having a ton of kids at our wedding, just our immediate nieces and nephews. There will be 10 children from both sides of our family, with the 2 youngest being almost 2, and the oldest is 13. I have thought about having just a kids table. But honestly for us majority of the kids are 2-6, and that't just a disaster waiting to happen. If you had older kids coming that could watch the younger ones, that would be fine, but I think leaving a lot of 4 or 5 year olds on their own could be bad news.

We are just seating them with their parents. This way the parents are responsible for watching them, and not just leaving them alone!

I think that it would be fine - only problem I can see you running into is if a kid in general is super shy and would rather be with their Mom/Dad but in that case to pull up one chair for that kid wouldn't be too much of a problem. What about asking on the invites?